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Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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16 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service is managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, UK. The contract aims to commission an interim clinical drug and alcohol treatment service within the Swansea Bay University Health Board footprint. This service will provide timely prescribing interventions for adults, particularly those involved in the criminal justice system, focusing on opioid substitution therapy and alcohol treatment. The procurement method is limited, using the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) without prior call for competition. The intention is to award the contract to Kaleidoscope Project from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with representations by providers due by 25th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare industry, particularly those specialising in drug and alcohol treatment services. Although the intended contract is with Kaleidoscope Project, the process highlights the demand for comprehensive clinical and psychosocial intervention services within public health frameworks. Businesses with expertise in evidence-based interventions, compliance with national guidelines, and collaboration with criminal justice partners could leverage future similar opportunities. The focus on rapid access and continuity of care allows providers to demonstrate robust clinical governance and effective service delivery, aligning with growth strategies in healthcare services.

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Notice Title

Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service

Notice Description

PIN Notice 162228 was published on 27/02/2026, the Contract Title has been amended from The Provision of Drug & Alcohol Prescribing - Criminal Justice Services to Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service. The Health Board is commissioning an interim clinical drug and alcohol treatment service to support adults in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot who require prescribing interventions, including those within the criminal justice system. The service will deliver safe, evidence-based opioid substitution therapy and alcohol treatment, with rapid clinical assessment and a strong emphasis on same-day or timely prescribing to minimise risk and improve engagement. It will work as part of the wider Alliance model, integrating seamlessly with psychosocial services and supporting continuity of care from custody, court and prison into the community. The provider will be responsible for maintaining robust clinical governance, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and collaborating closely with criminal justice partners to facilitate effective pathways, reduce harm, and support individuals' recovery goals. Kaleidoscope Project are the only providers in the region that are able to deliver the Contract Requirement. It is the Intention to award the contract to Kaleidoscope Project under the MSPP - Most Suitable Provider Process. The contract will be for a One Year Duration, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027

Lot Information

Lot 1

The interim clinical drug and alcohol treatment service will deliver a comprehensive range of prescribing interventions, including stabilisation, reduction, withdrawal, detoxification, relapse prevention, and support towards recovery or abstinence, all in line with UK clinical guidelines and NICE standards. The service is designed for rapid access, aiming for same-day prescribing wherever possible and guaranteeing that waiting times from referral to treatment do not exceed 10 working days, including for those within the criminal justice system. Continuity of care is a priority, ensuring uninterrupted prescribing for individuals released from prison or court, with provision for evening, weekend, and bank holiday coverage. Clinical assessment is mandatory prior to prescribing, and the assessment will follow the individual throughout their recovery journey. The service will support a range of criminal justice pathways, including Drug Testing on Arrest (DToA), Arrest Referral, Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR), Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR), and continuity of care following release from prison. Robust clinical governance will be maintained, aligned to Public Health Wales standards, with regular audits, mandatory training, and compliance with all statutory and regulatory frameworks. The provider will work closely with criminal justice partners--such as police, probation, courts, and prison healthcare--to facilitate effective pathways, reduce harm, and support recovery goals. Performance standards include minimum KPIs of prescribing within 10 working days, same-day opioid substitution therapy (OST) availability, and seamless continuity of care for individuals released from prison. The service will exclude individuals with significant unmanaged physical or mental health needs, pregnant women, and those over 80 years old, as these cases will be managed within Community Drug and Alcohol Team (CDAT) services. The service must be provided within the Swansea Bay Footprint. Currently there is only one specialist provider that are able to deliver the Health Boards requirement, namely Kaleidoscope Project. This will be awarded following the Most Suitable Provider Process. The contract will be for a One Year Duration, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 25/03/2026 E-mail: nicola.craven@wales.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 25/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162921
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162921
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£774,954 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KALEIDOSCOPEPROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR598545
    Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service - PIN Notice 162228 was published on 27/02/2026, the Contract Title has been amended from The Provision of Drug & Alcohol Prescribing - Criminal Justice Services to Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service. The Health Board is commissioning an interim clinical drug and alcohol treatment service to support adults in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot who require prescribing interventions, including those within the criminal justice system. The service will deliver safe, evidence-based opioid substitution therapy and alcohol treatment, with rapid clinical assessment and a strong emphasis on same-day or timely prescribing to minimise risk and improve engagement. It will work as part of the wider Alliance model, integrating seamlessly with psychosocial services and supporting continuity of care from custody, court and prison into the community. The provider will be responsible for maintaining robust clinical governance, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and collaborating closely with criminal justice partners to facilitate effective pathways, reduce harm, and support individuals' recovery goals. Kaleidoscope Project are the only providers in the region that are able to deliver the Contract Requirement. It is the Intention to award the contract to Kaleidoscope Project under the MSPP - Most Suitable Provider Process. The contract will be for a One Year Duration, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027

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